Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.43AP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the ninhydrin as a hydrate is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Ninhydrin is a hydrate of indane-1,2,3-trione. It forms intense colored products with primary amines. Ninhydrin is used as a staining agent in analysis to detect ammonia. Ninhydrin is used in analytical tests for amino acids.

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